The bouquet is ripe, rich, and concentrated right from the first whiff -- the emphasis is squarely on the sweet corn as the rye and barley take a distant back seat. In the aroma one finds traces of vanilla, caramel, and oak resin - a very sound, very solid bourbon bouquet. A superb new bourbon discovery that has me already looking forward to future bottlings.

copper still, corn, soft leather and other mild hints of lumber and soil

Taste:

the same as the nose

Finish:

the same as the nose

Overall:

odd bourbonto me. Not bad, not great just is... for a 15 yr it was not as distict as expected.... no matter how much a drank, it seemed the same. The taste, nose and finsihs were the same the entire time...

Oddly it has the same nose as EWSB 99. Can't quite put my finger on it. Definitely corn and pecans. Not very complex at all, but still pleasing.

Taste:

A very silky entry leads to an immediate hit of spice. A very creamy taste and vanilla in a great amount, and maybe a touch of citrus and oak.

Finish:

A pleasant finish that lingers just the right amount. Just a nice warm end.

Overall:

I'm glad I finally tried this bourbon. The beautiful bottle lured me in for something that I thought would taste quite different that it does. I probably will not buy another bottle or try any of their other products because this just didn't do it for me. At best IMO...so, so.

A rich and very pleasing nose, with many aromas wafting up. The sweet caramel corn is moderated with a bit of oak. Coming along close behind are apricots, pecan pie, leather, citrus, bubble gum, mint, nuts, and spices.

Taste:

Sweet corn and caramel move across the front of the mouth. The roof of the mouth picks up spicy pepper only to give way to a nice viscous cream just at the beginning of the throat.

Finish:

A very satisfying finish that is a treat. Jefferson's Reserve is a rich bourbon that lingers a while. Subtle and understated with all things in harmony.

Overall:

This bourbon is a refined lady, but one that is very sensuous and seductive. Have a conversation with her and you will be in her thrall. She sings a complex yet simple tune that you continue to hum in your mind. Another sip........yes! Marvelous bourbon!!